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FAQs
Here are some questions that students often ask us.
- Do you speak my language?
- We speak Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese and Turkish.
- Can I study part-time?
- Yes, on our Semi-Intensive General English courses, you study for 15 hours in the mornings. You can work, study or have free time in the afternoons. If you would like to study for fewer hours, we can arrange Individual Tuition. >> more about Semi-Intensive courses
- Can I take an exam?
- Yes. There are exams for students who are intermediate level or above. The Director of Studies and your class teacher will help you decide which exam to take. >> more about exams
- Do I need to take a test before I start the course?
- Yes, except course participants on a Professional Development Course. The placement test includes grammar, vocabulary, writing and a spoken interview. You then join a class at your level of English.
- Can I change my homestay?
- Yes. It is important that you enjoy your homestay experience and that you feel "at home" with the family. Homestay accommodation is arranged by the directors of the school personally. If you are not happy in your family, they can arrange for you to visit other homestays and help you choose the best one for you. >> more about homestay accommodation
- Can I rent a flat in Oxford?
- Yes, although it is expensive and does not include gas, electricity or phone. We can help you to find an accommodation agency but we do not arrange the accommodation for you. Most of our students choose homestay, because this helps them to improve their English more quickly and to learn about the British way of life. >> more about long stay
- Who can I contact in an emergency?
- A director of the school is available 24 hours a day, including holidays and weekends. >> more about student services
- Do you have free email and Internet access?
- Yes. You can use our broadband cabled or wireless internet access when you are not in class. You can input your own language to send email. >> more about school facilities
- Do I have to pay for materials in class?
- No, all study materials are provided. You will need to bring a notebook, pen and perhaps a bi-lingual dictionary. (We provide English-English dictionaries.) >> more about what's included
- How many students of my nationality will there be?
- Every year we have hundreds of students from many different countries, on average 45 different nationalities per year. >> more about student life
- Can I get a part-time job?
- Students who are from an EU country or Switzerland, or who have a 'Full General Student Visa ' stamp in their passport, can work part-time (10 hours maximum per week). Non EU students cannot work if they have a 'Student Visitor Visa'. For more information about studying and working in Britain, please visit the British Council website, www.educationuk.org In Oxford, there are lots of opportunities for temporary jobs and the Lake School, we can arrange an interview for you at a local employment agency if you wish. >> more about long stay students
- Where is the Lake School?
- The Lake School is in the centre of Oxford: 5 minutes' walk from historic Oxford University colleges, Oxford railway and bus stations, cafes, pubs, theatres and Oxford's main shopping areas.
- Oxford is not a very big city (about 150,000 population, including about 30,000 students.) Lake School homestays are within walking distance or a bus ride away from the school.>> more about location
- Not found an answer to your question?
- We will be happy to answer your phone, fax or email enquiries between 8.00 and 17.30, Monday to Thursday and between 8.00 and 16.30 on Fridays.
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 724312
Fax: +44 (0) 1865 251360
The Lake School of English, 14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ
